Bank Robbery; Bomb Threat; Plane Crash: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log

ENCINITAS, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stories near Encinitas and North County:

Man Involved In Oceanside Emergency Plane Landing Sentenced

Prosecutors said Troy Othneil Smith, 36, tried to hide a drug package from police shortly after the plane was forced to land.

Person Killed In Postal Service Trailer Crash In North County

Traffic was affected in the area for several hours.

Wildfire Burns Near San Diego Safari Park, Mostly Contained

A wildfire that spread over hills in a rural area a few miles east of San Diego Zoo Safari Park was mostly contained, officials said.

Other stories from across the county:

Music Industry Agent Killed In San Diego Plane Crash

Dave Shapiro, 42, a talent agent and owner of Sound Talent Group, owned the Cessna 550 aircraft that went down, according to records.

6 On Board Plane That Crashed In San Diego Neighborhood

The crash set homes and vehicles on fire and forced evacuations in the area.

Man Shot At Apartment Complex Near El Cajon

When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the victim with a gunshot wound.

San Diego Area School Aide Accused Of Having Sex With Student

Lisette Ortega Veles, 31, was arrested on suspicion of engaging in oral copulation and sexual intercourse with a minor, authorities said.

Victim Of Fatal Lakeside Hit-Run Crash ID'd

A motorcyclist died last weekend in a predawn hit-and-run crash in Lakeside.

San Diego Man Charged With Smuggling 17 Birds Across Border

"Trafficking exotic birds isn't just illegal — it's cruel and dangerous," U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon said.

'Blue Glove Bandit' Wanted By FBI For East County Bank Robbery

The man approached the counter, took a customer as hostage, and demanded the teller give him money, officials said.

Murder Conviction Upheld In DUI Crash That Killed Woman's Friend

Jennifer Rae Xavier, 25, was sentenced last year to 19 years to life in state prison.

Police Investigate Bomb Threat At San Diego Airport

Authorities are investigating.

Motorcyclist Killed In East County Hit-And-Run Crash

The driver of a SUV made a left turn against a red light directly in the rider's path, according to the CHP.

Trump Administration Agrees To Pay Family Of Slain Capitol Rioter $5M

Taxpayers will pay the family of a San Diego woman shot climbing through the broken window of a barricaded door during the insurrection.

Ex-Mt. Miguel Student Sentenced For On-Campus Sex Assault Of Girl

A former student who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at the Spring Valley campus last year was sentenced to prison.

11 Migrants Detained In San Diego Bay

Crew members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock spotted two suspected human-smuggling boats crossing the maritime boundary line.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East County

The man was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where he later died, police said.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In San Diego Collision

Police said the woman was preparing to turn into a Target parking lot when the side-impact collision happened.

San Diego Sheriff's Office Directing Extra Patrols Of Fertility Clinics

The SDCSO sent out extra patrols near fertility centers Sunday following Saturday's deadly bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs.